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Vienna Secession Sofas

VIENNA SECESSION STYLE & WIENER WERKSTÄTTE

At the turn of the 20th century, Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann and several of their peers separated from the predominant Association of Austrian Artists to form a new professional union, the Vienna Secession.

The artists’ intent to break free from classical traditions in fine art evolved to encompass applied arts and interior design as well: In 1903, Hoffmann and Koloman Moser founded the Wiener Werkstätte, or "Viennese Workshop," to produce progressive furniture, ceramics, glass and textiles.

This talented collective of Austrian artists, architects and designers most famously created works in the Jugendstil style — the German branch of Western Europe's popular Art Nouveau. Jugendstil is associated with dynamic, rhythmic forms and undulating lines.

On 1stDibs, discover the sophisticated Vienna Secession furniture, art and decorative objects — ranging from watercolor paintings and prints to serveware and seating — that transformed Austria over one hundred years ago and maintain timeless appeal today.

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Style: Vienna Secession
Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was presented four years later, in 1905.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Bentwood, Plywood

Fantastic Gustav Siegel 716 Sofa, J.J. Kohn, Vienna Secession 1900s
Located in Argelato, BO
Fantastic Art Nouveau sofa designed by famous Austrian architect Gustav Siegel for the world renowed bentwood company Jacob & Josef Kohn in Vienna/ Austria. Published in J&J Kohn...
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Bentwood, Beech

Vienna secession bench/sofa by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession bench/sofa by Otto Wagner executed by Pancota Vienna in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

1900s Viennese Secession Sofa in the Style of Josef Maria Olbrich
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt - height of seat 45 cm.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Fledermaus bench no.728 by arch.Josef Hoffmann in very nice original condition with signs of use.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

1900s Set of Viennese Secession Sofa and Armachairs in the Style of Josef Maria
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished. - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt. - Armchairs: H78, W53, D47 cm.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Michaël Thonet Gebrüder Thonet Austria Bentwood Sofa
Located in Grenoble, FR
Michael Thonet, Austrian bentwood chaise is composed of beech with an adjustable back with two arms, a scrolling base, and cane paneled seat. New cane and perfect condition.
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Late 19th Century Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Cane, Bentwood

Carefully Refurbished, Professionally Reupholstered in Quality Fabric Desig
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished - - Professionally reupholstered in quality fabric designed by Gustav Klimt - height of seat 45 cm.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eclectic Walnut Three Seats from 1880
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Eclectic walnut three seats from 1880 from Cracow (Poland) Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from the beginning to the end is subjected to manual renovation, so as t...
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1870s Polish Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Walnut

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Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Located in Vienna, AT
Beach bentwood design by Otto Wagner about 1900 The fabric on the chairs is obsolete but I can offer you huge range Vienna Secession fabrics instad of. Delivery time 5-6 weeks  
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
Thonet Armchairs by Otto Wagner
$2,800 / item
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Located in Basel, BS
Designed by the renowned Viennese architect Josef Hoffmann in 1907 for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna, this single "Fledermaus" Model number 728, aka "Bat" Cafe chair features black upholstery covering the seat and backrest. The chair is supported by four cylindrical legs with spherical elements, showcasing a tub back with a horseshoe form base. Crafted from bent beech wood, this rare chair was specifically created for the Cabaret Fledermaus in Vienna as one of Hoffmann's iconic designs. Representing a significant moment in design history, the chair is featured in the J. & J. Kohn catalogues as model no. 728. With its sleek bentwood frame, swooping armrests, and curved backrests, the chair exudes elegance and sophistication. The Fledermaus chairs embody Hoffmann's renowned Viennese Secessionist style, known for its simple geometric shapes and use of high-quality materials. Considered a bold departure from traditional European nightclubs, the design quickly gained popularity for its iconic and innovative aesthetic. This is an authentic Hoffmann chair manufactured by Wittman, the authorized manufacturer of the Fledermaus starting in the 1970s. This chair was sold by "Teo Jacob...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Beech

Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
Josef Hoffmann 'Fledermaus Bat' Chair Model No.728
$1,429 Sale Price
20% Off
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Otto Wagner Settee Bench Bentwood, Thonet, Austria, Vienna Secession, circa 1905
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A Vienna Secession bentwood settee by Otto Wagner and manufactured by Thonet, Austria, circa 1900. This settee is an authentic piece which is in great original condition with nice p...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Stool Model 616 / S, designed by Otto Wagner for Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech bentwood or plywood designed about 1905 by Otto Wagner for Kohn. Original condition newer restored.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Armchair by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna
Located in Vienna, AT
Kohn catalog no 423 on the 1st picture chair which is already sold. The chair is still in original condition (pic.2,3) so you have the possibility to choose the color of the wood and fabric or leather. The price incl. shellack polish and traditionally upholstery with "Backhausen" fabric or leather. Delivery time about 4-6 weeks Lit. Giovanni Renzi, Il mobile moderno, Gebrüder Thonet Vienna, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Milano 2008, S. 226; Julio Vives Chillida, Jacob & Josef Kohn, Catalogo (estratto) dei mobili in legno curvato, ca. 1912, o. O. 2008, S. 2, Nr. 423 F u. C.; Ausst. Kat. Josef Hoffmann und sein Kreis, Galerie Alt Wien...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Josef Hoffman 1907 Secessionist chair design for the Fledermaus Cafe in Vienna. Set of four Cafe chairs in black sueded upholstery coving th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Josef Hoffmann Fledermaus Dining Chairs
$6,000 / set
H 28.25 in W 16.25 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Josef Hoffman Fledermaus Chairs Style 728 by Thonet
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage Josef Hoffman chairs originally designed for the Fledermaus Cabaret in Vienna in the secessionist style. Hoffman designed...
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Early 20th Century American Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Sofa in the Style of Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Made in the Mid-20th Century in the style of Frits Henningsen, this Danish Modern sofa has a cream wool upholstery and beech legs. Sleek and subtly rounded lines characterize the sof...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Wool, Beech

Set of 2 Armchairs and a Sofa in the style Gio Ponti for Casa E Giardino, 1940s
Located in taranto, IT
Rare splendid 40s living room, made in the style of Casa & Giardino by Gio Ponti, consisting of a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs, wooden structure and upholstery in Cintz c...
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1940s Italian Vintage Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Brass

Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet. Consisting of four chairs and matching table. The seating group is still in its original ...
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Sofas

Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
Located in Argelato, BO
Bentwood Sofa mod. Fledermaus by Josef Hoffmann for Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1910s It is one of the most famous creations of the Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann, one of the founding fa...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Straw, Bentwood

Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
Sofa mod. Fledermaus, Josef Hoffmann for Kohn, 1910s
$3,825
H 29.53 in W 48.04 in D 20.08 in
J.&J. Kohn - Josef Hoffmann - Armchair - Fledermaus - Beech
Located in Budapest, HU
This Fledermaus armchair, designed by Josef Hoffmann for J.&J. Kohn around 1900, is a striking example of early 20th-century Viennese design. Hoffmann, a key figure in the Wiener Wer...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Previously Available Items
Vienna secession bench no.4275 by Thonet attr. Marcel Kammerer
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Vienna secession bench no.4275 by Thonet attr. to Marcel Kammerer. Professionally stained and repolished with french polish and new fabric.
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Bentwood

Vienna Secession Settee, Att. to Joseph Hoffmann
Located in London, GB
A Vienna Secession settee, most probably by Joseph Hoffman (1870-1956) for J. & J. Kohn. Beech frame with hammered copper feet, newly upholstered. Austria, Circa 1900.
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Copper

Vienna Secession Settee, Att. to Joseph Hoffmann
Vienna Secession Settee, Att. to Joseph Hoffmann
H 29.73 in W 48.04 in D 20.87 in
Secession Sofa No.461 by Thonet in Excellent Condition
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession sofa no.461 by Thonet in excellent condition.
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1910s Hungarian Vintage Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Iconic Secession Sofa No.6513 by Gustav Siegel Ex. by Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Iconic secession sofa no.6513 by Gustav Siegel designed for J.J. Kohn in 1900 for World Exposition in Paris. Executed by Thonet circa 1910. Original c...
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Fledermaus Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Secession Fledermaus sofa designed by Josef Hoffmann in 1905 for Cabaret Fledermaus executed by J&J Kohn.
Category

Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Fledermaus Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
Fledermaus Sofa by Josef Hoffmann
H 18.51 in W 45.28 in L 18.51 in
Wonderful Austrian Sofa Attributed to Adolf Loos
Located in Munich, DE
Good condition with little sign of use. Presumably made by F.O. Schmidt/ Vienna.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Wonderful Austrian Sofa Attributed to Adolf Loos
Wonderful Austrian Sofa Attributed to Adolf Loos
H 30.71 in W 66.93 in D 30.71 in
Wittmann Palais Stoclet Vintage Living Room 2 Sofa & 4 Armchairs, Set of 6
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From Austrian designer Josef Hoffmann comes this great Palais Stoclet sofa Living room set Design year between 1905-1911 through the time of Art Nouveau and Vienna Secession for the...
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1980s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sofas

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Vienna Secession Bentwood Bench in the Manner of Marcel Kammerer
Located in Prague 8, CZ
Upholstered bentwood Vienna Secession bench in the manner of Marcel Kammerer. It was made in Austria about 1910, probably for Thonet. The sofa has a darkened patina, hand-polished sh...
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1910s Austrian Vintage Vienna Secession Sofas

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Fabric, Upholstery, Beech, Bentwood

Thonet Model 511 Bentwood Bench, Vienna Secession, circa 1900
Located in Brussels, BE
Thonet model 511 bentwood bench. Vienna Secession, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s Austrian Antique Vienna Secession Sofas

Materials

Bentwood

Vienna Secession sofas for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Vienna Secession sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Early 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Vienna Secession sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Austria, and Poland pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include Josef Hoffmann, Wittmann, Jacob and Josef Kohn, and Michael Thonet. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $3,184 and tops out at $8,341 while the average work can sell for $5,122.

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